Holothurin

1. To find the LD50's and toxicity data, you might try to search Dictionary of Natural Products.
2. Yes, a methanol (check your spelling) extraction would work (e.g. soak in MeOH for 24 hours, pour off, and dry down), although you would most likely get a whole suite of compounds and not just the toxin.
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